The discipline of Health Physics, also referred to as the science of radiation protection, is part of the broader discipline of radiological sciences that includes the uses of radiation in medicine.

Aliyah Welker ’22 had never heard of health physics when she started at UMass Lowell. Neither had Cassia Fontes ’22, ’23. Yet the two former classmates, who chose the radiological health physics ...

The IAEA’s expertise in medical physics and dosimetry is enhancing the capacities of countries around the globe to use ionizing radiation in medical procedures safely and effectively, the Scientific ...

The Master of Science (MS) in Health Physics program is seeking accreditation by the Applied & Natural Science Accreditation Commission (ANSAC) of Accreditation Board ...

The IAEA and the European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics are strengthening cooperation on activities that promote the safe and effective use of ionizing radiation in medicine for ...

As well as discussing the benefits that Plan AI brings to radiotherapy patients and cancer treatment centres, they examine its evolution from an idea developed by an academic collaboration to a ...

All trainees entering the Radiation Oncology Physics Residency program are required to satisfy the CAMPEP standards for program admission. That is, individuals must have acquired a strong foundation ...

Silicon semiconductors are widely used as particle detectors; however, their long-term operation is constrained by performance degradation in high-radiation environments. Researchers at University of ...

“She is an exceptional leader.” This is a sentiment repeated many times by colleagues of Jing Zeng, MD, as she transitions from her role as medical director at Fred Hutch Cancer Center - Proton ...

Radiation therapy can be used to safely treat a fast heart rate disorder Radiation worked as well as catheter ablation to treat ventricular tachycardia People treated with radiation were less likely ...

When we hear the word “radiation,” a certain image tends to pop up: toxic green barrels, blinking hazard signs, post-apocalyptic sci-fi vibes. But radiation didn’t arrive with nuclear power plants or ...